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Who inherited Ronnie James Dio money and estate?

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Ronnie James Dio was born Ronald James Padavona, he decided to use “Dio” which means “God” in Italian, on the 1961 release of Ronnie Dio and the Prophets’ second album. He later got the inspiration to adopt the name “Dio” as his stage name from mobster Giovanni Ignazio Dioguardi, who was known by the name of Johnny Dio.
Ronnie James Dio, was an American heavy metal singer. He fronted and founded numerous bands throughout his career, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, and Heaven & Hell.

Who inherited Ronnie James Dio money and estate?

Dio’s musical career began in 1957, when he and several Cortland, New York, musicians formed the band The Vegas Kings. The group’s lineup consisted of Dio on bass guitar, Billy DeWolfe on lead vocals, Nick Pantas on guitar, Tom Rogers on drums, and Jack Musci on saxophone. The band changed its name to Ronnie and the Rumblers

Ronnie James Dio had a great sense of humor and his music was true and beautiful to anyone who heard of it. Things didn’t really go well for Ronnie as in November 2009, he was diagnosed with stomach cancer and died of the disease six months later on May 16, 2010.

According to sources, he had a net worth estimated at 10 million USD which he solely earned from his career. It’s said that his adopted son, novelist Dan Padavona, and wife Wendy Gaxiola inherited his fortune.

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